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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), was an English statesman, a major figure in the events leading up to the English Civil War. He served in parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1639 he instituted a harsh rule as Lord Deputy of Ireland. Recalled back to England, he became a leading advisor to the king, attempting to strengthen the royal position against parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.

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  • Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
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  • Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), was an English statesman, a major figure in the events leading up to the English Civil War. He served in parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1639 he instituted a harsh rule as Lord Deputy of Ireland. Recalled back to England, he became a leading advisor to the king, attempting to strengthen the royal position against parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.
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  • 1633(xsd:integer)
  • 1634(xsd:integer)
  • Grantville Gazette XXX
  • Ring of Fire III
  • Grantville Gazette IV
  • Grantville Gazette VI (paper)
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  • Thomas Wentworth
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  • Beheaded
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  • Statesman
  • Politician, Prime Minister
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  • 1641-05-12(xsd:date)
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  • 1593-04-13(xsd:date)
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  • Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), was an English statesman, a major figure in the events leading up to the English Civil War. He served in parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1639 he instituted a harsh rule as Lord Deputy of Ireland. Recalled back to England, he became a leading advisor to the king, attempting to strengthen the royal position against parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.
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